Holding deposits are excluded from the upcoming letting fees ban, says Housing Minister Alok Sharma. In a recent House of Commons debate, he confirmed draft legislation is nearly ready but the deposits will not form part of the new rules. The minister also revealed he...

Scrapping letting agent rip-off fees for tenants will result in another government stealth tax, say landlords. Cynical buy to let landlords suspect the move will mean they must fork out to pay the fees instead of renters with the result that rents will rise to cover...

Buy to let landlords have yet another business cost to swallow as Chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed letting agent fees for tenants will be scrapped in England. In his 2016 Autumn Statement, Hammond spoke out against greedy letting agents who can charge up to £500...